Bid to preserve Port Talbot school's history
FORGOTTEN magazines and photos from a school have been dug out to help preserve its 110-year history.Former Glan Afan Comprehensive pupil Richard Gammon, who attended the school between 1959 and 1966,...
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PEOPLE in the Upper Swansea Valley are the least likely to make theft claims on their household insurance, according to research.The SA9 postcode, which covers Ystradgynlais, Ystalyfera and Abercrave,...
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Ahmad Hamodat speaks of heartbreak over being separated from his Fforestfach...
A DAD who has been refused entry to the UK has spoken of his heartbreak at being separated from his Swansea wife.The Post reported earlier this month on the story of British citizen Zena Hamodat, whose...
View ArticleMore women AMs needed in Welsh Government — letter to members
MORE women representatives was the subject of a letter from the National Assembly's Presiding officer to party leaders.Rosemary Butler was mandated to write by a unanimous vote by delegates of the...
View ArticleFears Wales could lose £1billion funding if EU budget proposals go ahead
WALES could lose £1 billion in EU funding if current budget proposals go ahead.Deputy Minister for European Programmes Alun Davies told the National Assembly's Enterprise and Business Committee that...
View ArticleMotorist rescued from car in flooding as firefighters receive hundreds of...
A MOTORIST was rescued from a car on Gower by firefighters after getting stuck in flood water last night (25/1/13).Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service received hundreds of calls from 7pm last...
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Images released after distraction burglary in Usk
Two men got into an elderly person's house in Usk and stole cash after their accomplice kept the resident talking on the doorstep.Police have released CCTV images of the men they would like to speak to...
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Claims nurses were warned not to speak to head of NHS Wales during visit to...
NURSES were warned to stay away from the head of the NHS in Wales when he paid a visit to Morriston Hospital so they did not raise any negative issues, it has been claimed.Chief executive of NHS Wales...
View ArticlePassenger killed in Pontsticill car crash
A 28-year-old woman has died following an early morning car crash.Police say the woman was the passenger in a green Honda Civic which hit a tree near Pontsticill, north of Merthyr. The 36-year-old...
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Speculators blamed for new fuel hike
Oil speculators are being blamed for a fresh round of steep petrol price rises that are set to hit already struggling motorists in the West Country. Rural communities that are finding life far more...
View ArticleWoman killed after car hits tree near Merthyr Tydfil
A 28-year-old woman has died after a car hit a tree in a South Wales village this morning.The woman was a passenger in the Honda Civic which struck the tree in Pant, Merthyr Tydfil at about 1.30am.The...
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Weather warning for rain issued for South Wales with flooding expected
A severe weather warning for rain has been issued for South Wales with flooding expected as downpours will mix with rapidly melting snow.Heavy rain combined with fairly rapid snow melt is expected...
View ArticleSale 36 Scarlets 17
DANNY Cipriani scored 21 points as the Scarlets lost at Sale in the LV= Cup.The England fly-half crossed for a try, as well as kicking four penalties and two conversions as the under-strength Scarlets...
View ArticleDai Greene sets British record on return to the track
DAI Greene set a British record in the 600 metres in the British Athletics International match in Glasgow on Saturday.The Swansea Harrier clocked a time of 1:15:22 in the rarely-run event.He finished...
View ArticleDragons 18 Ospreys 14: Ospreys on brink of LV Cup exit
THE Ospreys lost 18-14 to the Dragons at a sodden Rodney Parade to leave their hopes of progressing in the LV= Cup hanging by a thread.Results earlier in the day meant the Dragons were already out of...
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Off-duty cop confronts knife-waving ex-prisoner in Swansea
AN off-duty policeman came to the rescue after a man high on drugs and alcohol, took a 12in knife into a Swansea street.Police officer Anthony Hutchinson was with his wife and two children in Heol...
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Environment Agency warns of more heavy rain after weekend of floods
COMMUNITIES across South West Wales recovering from flooding at the weekend have been warned to expect further heavy rain today.Environment Agency Wales assisted firefighters from the Mid and West...
View ArticleDwr Cymru Welsh Water to take over private pumping stations
DWR Cymru Welsh Water is to take over ownership of most privately-owned pumping stations.The changes will come about under new laws dealing with responsibility for looking after these pumping stations,...
View ArticleFraud trial date is set
A MAN has appeared in court and denied two charges of benefit fraud.The first charge alleges that on December 3, 2009, Clifford Johnson, 59, of Llandeilo Road, Llandybie, made a false statement to...
View ArticleFriends' shock after farmer's tragic death
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "quiet but friendly" farmer, who died following an incident involving a bull last week.David Stephens, was airlifted to Morriston Hospital on Tuesday, after he was injured...
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